HR Business Partner - Singapore

As an HRBP at Plaud, you won’t just manage headcount; you will be an architect of an AI-native organization. You will partner with our SG-based Tech and Ops leaders to scale teams, optimize performance, and embed our 'Act from First Principles' culture into every workflow.

Responsibilities

Strategic Partnering: Align HR initiatives with business goals for our Big Data, Engineering, and Commercialization teams; Talent Development & Integration: Lead end-to-end recruitment for mid-to-senior technical roles; ensure seamless onboarding in a fast-paced startup environment; Performance & Culture: Implement data-driven performance management and drive a culture of 'Let others thrive' across a global, multicultural workforce; AI-Driven Ops: Proactively use AI tools to automate HR workflows (reporting, screening, employee queries) to maintain a lean, efficient team; Compliance: Manage SG labor law compliance, payroll oversight, and local employee relations

Requirements

5-8 years in HRBP roles, ideally within Big Tech or high-growth AI startups; Proven track record in scaling technical teams (Big Data, Engineering, AI) from the ground up in the Singapore market; Ability to leverage data (not just intuition) to optimize headcount planning, retention, and performance metrics; Comprehensive knowledge of the Employment Act, EP/COMPASS framework, and MOM regulations; Ability to solve organizational bottlenecks by breaking them down to fundamental truths rather than following 'standard HR manuals'; Native-level fluency in English and Mandarin (to collaborate with HQ/Global teams)

Benefits

Meaningful Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); High-Impact Environment: Work in a fast-moving, product-driven environment where your ideas directly shape the future of AI productivity; Cutting-Edge AI Tools for Productivity: Access to Cursor, GPT models, Gemini, Claude, and other frontier AI systems; Best-in-Class Equipment: Choice of top-spec laptops, high-performance workstation setups, and cutting-edge Plaud devices; Team & Culture: Annual company offsites, team events, and a culture that values craftsmanship, ownership, and velocity; Medical & Insurance Coverage: Medical insurance and WICA coverage for all full-time employees